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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,547, 924,820.52 and 173,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,547, 924,820.52 and 173,315 is: 259,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,547 : 924,820.52 = 173,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,547/924,820.52 = 173,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,547x = 924,820.52 × 173,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,547x = 160,285,268,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,285,268,423.80/616,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,972.51

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